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In Alaska, wildfires help prevent future burns. Researchers question if that feedback loop will hold

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What happened

In Alaska's boreal forests, a negative feedback loop between wildfires and vegetation plays an important role in governing the size and likelihood of fires.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:20:05 UTC.

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